Shindaiwa EB854RT, X7501970601, EB854 User Manual
SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
EB854 BLOWER
EB854RT BLOWER
EB854RT
X7501970601
07/10
EB854
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others!
Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always
wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.
Introduction
The Shindaiwa EB854 has been
designed and built to deliver superior
performance and reliability without
compromise to quality, comfort, safety,
or durability.
The information contained in this manual
describes units available at the time of
production. While every attempt has been
made to give you the very latest information about your Shindaiwa EB854 blower.
There may be some differences between
your EB854 blower and what is described
here.
WARNING!
The engine exhaust from
this unit contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CAUTION!
This blower is equipped with a
spark-arresting mufer! Never operate this unit without both the muf-
er and spark arrester installed and
properly functioning!
ECHO, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes in production without prior notice,
and without obligation to make alterations
to units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
Before using this unit, consult local regulations concerning noise restrictions
and hours of operation!
Contents
PAGE
Attention Statements ............................................. 2
General Safety Instructions ................................... 3
Emission Control ................................................... 5
Unit Description ..................................................... 6
Specications ........................................................ 6
Assembly ............................................................... 7
Mixing Fuel ............................................................ 9
Filling the Fuel Tank ............................................. 10
Starting and Stopping .......................................... 11
Using the Blower .................................................13
Maintenance ........................................................13
Storage ................................................................17
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................ 18
Emission System Warranty .................................21
PAGE
IMPORTANT!
The operational procedures described in this manual are intended to help you get the most from this unit and also to protect you
and others from harm. These procedures are general guidelines only, and are not intended to replace any safety rules/laws that
may be in force in your area. If you have any questions regarding your EB854 blower, or if you do not understand something in
this manual, your Shindaiwa dealer will be glad to assist you. For additional information, you may also contact Shindaiwa at the
address printed on the back of this manual.
Attention Statements
Throughout this manual are special “Attention Statements”.
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular Attention Symbol and the
word “WARNING” indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to avoid
damaging the unit.
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses
special signicance.
A statement preceded by the word
“NOTE” contains information that is
handy to know and may make your job
easier.
IMPORTANT!
NOTE:
Safety and operation labels
Read and follow this manual.
Failure to do so could result in
serious injury.
Wear eye and hearing protection at all times during the
operation of this unit.
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Keep hair and loose clothing
clear of the air inlet.
This unit is intended for outdoor
use only and should be used
only in well ventilated areas.
General Safety Instructions
Work Safely
Blowers operate at a very high speed and can do serious damage or injury if they are misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate your Blower!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally t
to operate this unit safely.
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
modications or attachment installations. Never use attachments not
approved by Shindaiwa for use on this
unit.
WARNING!
Never operate
power equipment of any kind if you
are tired or if you are under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, medication or
any other substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgment
ALWAYS wear eye protection that complies with ANSI Z 87.1 or your applicable national standard to shield against
thrown objects.
NEVER run the engine indoors! Make sure there is always good ventilation. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause seri-
ous injury or death.
ALWAYS stop the unit immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or improperly
installed parts.
ALWAYS keep the unit as clean as practical. Keep it free of loose vegetation, mud, etc.
ALWAYS keep the handles clean.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work.
ALWAYS turn off the engine before putting the unit down. When transporting the unit in a vehicle, properly secure it to
prevent the unit from over turning, fuel spillage and damage to the unit.
NEVER insert any foreign objects into the air intake or outlet opening of the blower while in operation.
This engine is equipped with a heat sensor in order to prevent the engine from overheating. If the sensor is activated, engine speed will be reduced to 5,000 (RPM). If
the engine speed is automatically reduced, please cool the engine as described in
the section "Using the Blower".
WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
NEVER smoke or light res near the
unit.
ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it
to cool before refuelling. Avoid overlling and wipe off any fuel that may have
spilled.
ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks
before each use. During each rell,
check that no fuel leaks from around
the fuel cap and/or fuel tank.
IMPORTANT!
If fuel leaks are evident, stop using the
unit immediately. Fuel leaks must be
repaired before using the unit.
ALWAYS move the unit to a place well
away from a fuel storage area or other
readily ammable materials before
starting the engine.
NEVER place ammable material
close to the engine mufer.
NEVER run the engine without the
spark arrester screen in place.
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Safety Labels
WARNING!
Metal surfaces of crank-
case may be hot! Always wear
gloves when handling this unit.
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information
Labels: Make sure all information labels
are undamaged and readable. Immediately replace damaged or missing infor-
mation labels. New labels are available
from your local authorized Shindaiwa
dealer.
The Properly Equipped Operator
Wear close-tting clothing to protect legs and
arms. Gloves offer added protection and are
strongly recommended. Do not wear clothing
or jewelry that could get caught in machinery
or underbrush. Secure hair so it is above
shoulder level. NEVER wear shorts!
Keep a proper footing and
do not overreach. Maintain
your balance at all times
during operation.
Wear appropriate footwear (non-
skid boots or shoes): do not wear
open-toed shoes or sandals. Never
operate the unit while barefoot!
Wear hearing protection
when operating this unit.
Always wear eye protection
such as a face shield or
goggles while operating this
unit. Never operate the blower
when visibility is poor.
Wear a dust mask to reduce
the risk of inhalation injuries.
Always be aware of the strength
and direction of the blower
discharge stream. Never direct
the blower discharge stream
toward people or animals!
Figure 1
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15
m
Be Aware of the Working Environment
Debris sometimes collects on the
blower intake. Never clean out debris
from the blower while the engine is
running!
Never operate the blower
if any component parts are
damaged, loose, or missing!
Be extremely careful of slippery
terrain, especially during rainy
weather. Never operate this
blower on a roof, ledge or ladder.
Figure 2
Be constantly alert
for objects and
debris that could be
thrown from the air
blast and bounced
from a hard surface.
Make sure bystanders or
observers outside the 15m
(50-foot) “danger zone” wear
15 METERS
Avoid long-term operation in
very hot or very cold weather.
Reduce the risk of
bystanders being struck
by ying debris. Make sure
no one is within 15 meters
(50 feet)—that’s about 16
paces—of an operating
blower.
Do not direct the air blast
towards bystanders. The
high air ow could blow
small objects at great
speed causing possible
eye injury.
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III
The emission control system for the engine is EM/TWC (Engine Modication and 3-way Catalyst) and for the
fuel tank the Control System is EVAP (Evaporative Emissions) or N (for nylon tank). Evaporative emission
may be applicable to California models only.
An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY; information on label varies by en-
gine FAMILY).
PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY
The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine
emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are
followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.
(EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD)
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Unit Description
Stop Switch
Fan Case
Air Cleaner
Cover
EB854
Throttle Lever
Fuel Filler
Cap
Spark Plug
Engine
Cover
Starter
Handle
Fuel Tank
Exhaust Outlet
Using this illustration as a guide, familiarize yourself with the blower and its
components. Understanding the unit
helps ensure top performance, longer
service life, and safer operation.
EB854RT
Throttle
Assembly
Stop Switch
Throttle
Lever
Swivel Tube
Flexible
Tube
Figure 3
90° Discharge Tube
Specications
Model EB854 EB854RT
Dry Weight (without Blower Tubes) 11.8 kg/26.02 lbs 11.7 kg/25.8 lbs
Dimensions (L xWxH) 400 x 465 x 545 mm
Engine Type 4 cycle air-cooled gasoline engine, vertical-cylinder
Bore & Stroke 51 x 39 mm (2.01 x 1.54 inches)
Displacement 79.7cc (4.86 cu. inches)
Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 with *ISO-L-EGD or JASO FD class engine oil
Carburetor Diaphragm Type
Ignition CDI (Capacitor Discharge Ignition)
Spark Plug NGK CMR5H
Starting Recoil Starter
Stopping Push Button Switch (Grounding type) Slide Switch (Grounding type)
Fuel Tank Capacity 2.0 liters (67.6 oz)
Exhaust Spark Arrester Mufer
Air Filtration Dry Element with pre-lter
Air Speed 213 mph / 95 m/sec
Air Volume 660 cfm / 18.7 m
Idle Speed 2,000 RPM
W.O.T.
Speed w/std. nozzle 6,800 RPM
Sound Level 77 dB(A) @ W.O.T and 50 feet per ANSI B175.2
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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/min
IMPORTANT
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
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Assembly
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling the blower, make
sure you have all required components.
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Power unit and blower assembly.
Flexible tube, swivel tube, two noz- ■
zles and straight tube.
Handgrip.
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Assembling the EB854 Blower
IMPORTANT!
This unit is equipped with a static
discharge reduction wire. This wire
helps direct static buildup into the air
stream reducing the felt amount to the
operator.
Place the blower upright on the 1.
ground or a sturdy work surface and
note parts orientation as shown in
Figure 4.
Remove static wire from package 2.
and x eyelet to right hand engine
cover screw. See Figure 5.
Turn the discharge tube out to a 3.
right angle and slip anti-static wire
through the 102 mm clamp and exible tube.
Slip the exible tube over the end of 4.
the 90° discharge tube, and secure
with the 102 mm clamp.
NOTE:
Check to make sure that the 90° discharge tube swivels freely. If any binding is present, loosen 102mm clamp
and pull wire towards engine to get
more slack and recheck for free
movement.
Insert the static wire through the 5.
swivel tube, then install and tighten
the 89 mm clamp over the rotating
band on the swivel tube.
Slide the handgrip over the swivel 6.
tube and secure with the bolt and
wingnut.
Fold the end of the static wire back 7.
over the connection of the swivel
tube. See Figure 5.
Grasp the straight tube, and push 8.
the straight tube over the swivel
tube locking pins securing the static
wire. See Figure 6.
Lock the straight tube to the swivel 9.
tube by rotating the straight tube
noting the alignment marks. See
Figure 6.
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Two tube clamps (102 and 89 mm).
This Owner’s/Operator’s Manual ■
and a tool kit containing a tool
bag, 4 mm hex wrench, 5 mm hex
wrench and a combination spark
plug wrench/screwdriver.
Lead wire assembly (anti-static). ■
Swivel
Tube
Flexible Tube
Anti-Static
Wire
Figure 4
Figure 5
Static Wire
Connector
90° Discharge Tube
102 mm Clamp
Swivel
Tube
Static
Wire
Flexible Tube
89 mm Clamp
Fold Wire
IMPORTANT!
Blower tube installation affects blower
performance! Make sure the tubes and
straight tube are correctly assembled
per above, and that all connections are
tight. Blower tubes may come apart
during use unless tubes are aligned
and locked into place.
Grasp the nozzle, and push the 10.
nozzle over the straight tube locking
pins. See Figure 6.
Carefully inspect all components for
damage.
IMPORTANT!
The terms “left”, “left-hand”, “LH”;
“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front”
and “rear” refer to directions as
viewed by the operator during normal
operation.
Hand Grip
O p t i o n a l
Long Nozzle
(ø74 mm)
StraightTube
Lock Pin
Figure 6
Swivel Tube
Lock Slot
Rotate clockwise to lock making
sure the 3 lines are aligned on
Standard Nozzle
(ø65 mm)
Align the lock pins with the
lock slots and push the
tubes together
both tubes.
WARNING!
Danger from rotating impel-
ler! Stop the engine before installing
of removing the blower tubes! Never
perform any maintenance or assembly procedures on this unit while the
engine is running!
Lock the nozzle to the straight tube 11.
by rotating the nozzle noting the
alignment marks. See Figure 6.
Adjust handgrip for best operator 12.
comfort, and tighten
securely.
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Assembly
Assembling the EB854RT
IMPORTANT!
This unit is equipped with a static
discharge reduction wire. This wire
helps direct static buildup into the air
stream reducing the felt amount to the
operator.
Place the blower upright on the 1.
ground or a sturdy work surface and
note parts orientation as shown in
Figure 7.
Remove static wire from package 2.
and x eyelet to right hand engine
cover screw. See Figure 8.
Turn the discharge tube out to a 3.
right angle and slip anti-static wire
through the 102mm clamp and exible tube.
Install throttle cable holder just for-4.
ward of the 102 mm clamp, pinching
loops together to t over end of exible tube. See Figures 10A and 10B.
Slip the exible tube over the end of 5.
the 90° discharge tube, and secure
with the 102 mm clamp.
Slide the throttle assembly over the 6.
swivel tube. Do not tighten clamp at
this time.
NOTE:
Check to make sure that the 90° discharge tube swivels freely. If any
binding is present, loosen 102 mm
clamp and pull wire towards engine to
get more slack and recheck for free
movement.
Insert the static wire through the 7.
swivel tube, then install and tighten
the 89mm clamp over the rotating
band on the swivel tube.
Fold the end of the static wire back 8.
over the connection of the swivel
tube. See Figure 8.
Grasp the straight tube, and push 9.
the straight tube over the swivel
tube locking pins securing the static
wire. See Figure 9.
Lock the straight tube to the swivel 10.
tube by rotating the straight tube
noting the alignment marks. See
Figure 9.
Grasp the nozzle, and push the 11.
nozzle over the straight tube locking
pins. See Figure 9.
Lock the nozzle to the straight tube 12.
by rotating the nozzle noting the
alignment marks. See Figure 9.
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90° Discharge
Tube
Anti-Static
Wire
Assembly
Throttle
Cable Holder
Connector
102mm Clamp
Throttle
Swivel
Tube
Static Wire
Flexible Tube
Throttle
Cable
Holder
Figure 7
Static Wire
Figure 8
Loops
Figure 10A
Figure 10B
Adjust throttle assembly for best 13.
operator comfort, and tighten two
socket-head screws securely.
Throttle Cable
Holder
89mm Clamp
Fold Wire
Throttle
Assembly
O p t i o n a l
Long Nozzle
(ø74 mm)
Standard Nozzle
(ø65 mm)
tubes together.
Flexible Tube
Swivel Tube
Figure 9
Lock Pin
Lock Slot
Swivel
Tube
Straight Tube
Align the lock pins with the
lock slots, and push the
Rotate clockwise to lock
making sure the 3 lines are
aligned on both tubes.
IMPORTANT!
Blower tube installation affects blower
performance! Make sure the tubes and
nozzle are correctly assembled per
above, and that all connections are
tight. Blower tubes may come apart during use unless tubes are aligned and
locked into place.
WARNING!
Danger from rotating
impeller!
Stop the engine before installing or
removing the blower tubes! Never
perform any maintenance or assembly procedures on this unit while the
engine is running!
The blower should now be ready
for use.
Mixing Fuel
WARNING!
Alternative fuels, such as E15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting Shindaiwa
requirements are NOT approved for use in Shindaiwa gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause
performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including,
but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel
lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components.
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain
up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood
alcohol) is NOT approved.
Hybrid 4TM Mixture Oil - Engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD standards must be
used. Shindaiwa highly recommends using Shindaiwa Red ArmorTM engine oil in all Shindaiwa Hybrid 4TM engines to
protect the engine from harmful carbon build up, maintain engine performance, and increase engine life. Shindaiwa
Red ArmorTM engine oil exceeds ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. M345/FD performance requirements. Engine problems due
to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345/FD certied oil
will void the engine warranty.
IMPORTANT!
Shindaiwa Red Armor
in all Shindaiwa engines sold in the past, regardless of ratio specied in those
manuals.
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30)
days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Use of unmixed, improperly
mixed, or stale fuel, may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine
damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Long
Term Storage section of this manual.
TM
engine oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application
IMPORTANT!
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
Handling Fuel
DANGER
Fuel is VERY ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal
injury may result.
• Use an approved fuel container.
• DO NOT smoke near fuel.
• DO NOT allow ames or sparks near fuel.
• Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize.
• NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING!
• DO NOT ll fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS ll fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground.
• DO NOT overll fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.
• Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling.
• Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired.
• Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine.
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